A challenging hike leads to Chimney Rock, the most popular vista in the park.
Catoctin Mountain Park
Park · MD
President Franklin D. Roosevelt created programs to give people a chance to rebuild their lives from the Great Depression. The Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps gave this land a second opportunity and through re-growth, a new role as a recreation area.
Park report
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park6 campgrounds
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available21 activities
Park Name
InfoCatoctin Mountain Park
Designation
InfoPark
State(s)
InfoMD
Phone
Info3016639388
CATO_superintendent@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoHiking trails and parking areas are open year round, dawn to dusk, but may close as a result of security or safety concerns. Consult the park's website for updates: http://www.nps.gov/cato/index.htm. The visitor center, camps, and campgrounds have separate hours. Please see descriptions for those facilities elsewhere.
Visitor Center: Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoAfrican American Heritage, Industry, Mills + 12 more
Weather Info
InfoSummer (June-Aug) average temperature is between 61 and 81 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall (Sep-Nov) average temperature is between 45 and 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall foliage is at its peak in mid-October Wi
Getting There
InfoTo reach the visitor center from the east, follow US Route 15 to MD Route 77 and go west about 3 miles. The visitor center is on the right side of the road. From the west, take I 70 to MD 66 at exit 3
Location
Info39.6507° N, -77.4642° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website